The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·22156·Announced 2022-06-09

Manhattan Toy Company Recalls Activity Loops Toys for Choking Hazard

The Manhattan Toy Company is recalling its Activity Loops toys because tubes can detach from the base and release small plastic rings that pose a choking hazard to children. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Although choking hazards can be serious, the source text explicitly states no injuries have been reported, and the defect is a small parts hazard without evidence of actual harm. The source also notes only three reports of tubes detaching. This is a precautionary recall without reported illness or injury, placing it in the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

The Manhattan Toy Company, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is recalling Activity Loops toys. The toy consists of loops in green, orange, blue, and red colors with moving rings and sliding soccer ball shapes, featuring a suction cup bottom that adheres to non-porous flat surfaces. The recalled units have model number 215210 and lot codes EAN or FCN.

Tubes on the Activity Loops toys can detach from the base, releasing small plastic rings that pose a small parts choking hazard to children. The firm has received three reports of tubes detaching from the base, though no injuries have been reported.

Approximately 2,700 units were sold in the United States through independent specialty stores nationwide and online at www.manhattantoy.com from June 2021 through March 2022 for about $25. An additional 472 units were sold in Canada.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Activity Loops toys and take them away from children. Products can be returned for a full refund either to the place of purchase or directly to Manhattan Toy. The company will supply a prepaid shipping label for returns sent directly to the company. For more information, consumers can contact The Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-8345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.manhattantoy.com.

The recalled product

Product
Activity Loops
Manufacturer
The Manhattan Toy Company, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Infants
Hazard
  • small-parts-choking
  • detachable-components
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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